Arthur Thomas Ingram of Hendersonville, passed away on Wednesday, December 26th, 2018 at the age of 78. Preceded in death by his parents, Buford and Ruby Ingram and sister, Judy Busby. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Cheryl, daughter, Kimberly Mercer (Scott), grandson, Joshua Dollard, his Yorkie “JJ” along with many other extended family and friends.

Arthur was born on August 22, 1940 in Nashville, Tennessee. He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and a salesman with Industrial Towel and Uniform Services and with Farber. Arthur enjoyed working with his hands and was a master upholsterer. He and Cheryl were longtime members of Faith is the Victory Church in Nashville. Arthur was very fond of Cheryl’s cornbread, beans and mashed potatoes. He enjoyed Gospel music and lending a helping hand to those in need. Arthur’s wife described him as her precious gift from God and he will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life for Arthur will be held at Hendersonville Funeral Home on Thursday, January 3rd at 1:00PM. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 2nd from 5:00PM -8:00PM and again one hour prior to the service, all at the funeral home. Burial will be held with Military Honors at Hendersonville Memory Gardens.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. We look forward to the time when our enemy, death, will be done away with and God will restore our dead loved ones back to life here on earth under much better conditions. (1 Corinthians 15:26; Acts 24:15; Psalm 37:11, 29) Until that time may your memories, prayer, and the comfort from family and friends help you through this very difficult time.

I moved next door to Arthur in the 70s. I was fortunate enough to know him for a short time. During this time I bought a 1957 Sedan Delivery from my brother in law. It was an old dragster originally owned by some guys known as Dodd and Horn. Mike Britt live down the street from us and he had just started in the custom paint business. He spent countless hours prepping and doing a custom paint job for me. Author did a diamond tuck interior job, which was beautiful as well. After all that creative hard work, I entered it into the Hunter’s Custom Auto show and low and behold won the best in my class. A master upholster in deed. Back when time was a little slower paced and simpler. It was my pleasure to be a friend for a short time. Thanks again Arthur and Mike